Cooking causes fire in two-story house

Cooking causes firein two-story house
SHARPSVILLE, Pa. -- Unattended cooking was the cause of a Friday afternoon fire in a two-story frame house at 118 Hickory St., according to Edwin Getway, assistant fire chief. The occupants left the house for about 10 minutes, leaving a pot on the stove, and when they returned, the kitchen was on fire and they called the fire department, he said. By the time firefighters arrived, the kitchen was engulfed and the fire extended to the second floor, he added. The loss estimate in the 3:30 p.m. blaze is undetermined, but the house was heavily damaged by fire, heat and smoke, Getway said. The house is owned by Steve Kondos, and occupied by him, his wife, Andrea, and their children, Adam, 14, and Kaylee, 5. About 30 firefighters were at the scene from the Sharpsville, Hermitage and South Pymatuning departments. There were no injuries.
Interim chief sought
COLUMBIANA -- Columbiana Board of Education won't seek to hire a full-time superintendent until the spring, Treasurer Lori Posey said. The board is interviewing applicants now for interim superintendent, and could name one by the Nov. 5 board meeting, or before that at a special meeting, she said. The board is considering retired administrators for that post, she added. Superintendent Patricia Hura died of cancer Oct. 3. She was superintendent from Jan. 2, 2002, until her resignation Oct. 1.
Family Country Jubilee
FREDONIA, Pa. -- The Mercer County GOP Women are probably best known for their political activities, but they're offering a different form of entertainment today. The group is sponsoring a Family Country Jubilee at Sundance Arena, 310 Fredonia Road, from 4 to 9 p.m. There will be bluegrass and gospel groups, square dancing and contemporary country music. The event offers structured activities and contests for kids and adults, and food is available at the concession stand. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children 5 to 12. Children under 4 will be admitted free. Tickets are available at the door.
Meet the Candidates eventat Warren elementary
WARREN -- Emerson Elementary School PTO is sponsoring a Meet the Candidates event at 7 p.m. Monday at the school, 1619 Drexel Ave. N.W. From 7 to 8 p.m., panelists will question mayoral candidates. Former city Councilwoman Helen Rucker and Dr. John Robertson of Kent State University-Trumbull campus are the panelists. The audience also will be able to ask the mayoral candidates questions. From 8 to 8:10 p.m., Superintendent Betty J. English will present information and answer questions about the school district's bond issue to build schools. From 8:10 to 9 p.m., school board candidates will introduce themselves to the audience.
Christmas decoration sale
WARREN -- The Harriet Taylor Upton Association Christmas sale runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 14 and 15. The sale at the Monroe Avenue Upton House will include used Christmas decorations that are either antiques, collectibles or other desirables. The Upton Association also welcomes all donations of those types of items from people who no longer need their Christmas season possessions and don't know what to do with them. Items may be dropped off at the Upton House from 1 to 5 p.m. Nov. 11 and 13 or from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 12. Items can also be picked up. All proceeds from the sale will be used for association projects.
2 roads reopened
AUSTINTOWN -- Westminster and Carnegie avenues were reopened to traffic Friday. Both roads have been closed since Aug. 25 to allow township and Mahoning County workers to replace two bridges. The $160,000 project was paid for using state, county and township money. Work on the bridges was completed a month ahead of schedule.
Ariz. man pleads innocent
WARREN -- A Phoenix, Ariz., man has pleaded innocent to a charge of possession of crack cocaine. Jonathan Henderson, 21, entered the plea Friday in municipal court. He is scheduled to return to court at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 3. Reports state that Henderson, who is being held in the county jail after failing to post $75,000 bond, was arrested Thursday after the car he was riding in was stopped for a traffic violation. Police officers said a safe containing $900 in cash and three plastic bags, each containing an ounce of crack cocaine, was found in the vehicle.